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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,553.38, 1,053,832.78 and 170,073.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,553.38, 1,053,832.78 and 170,073.56 is: 255,111.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,553.38 : 1,053,832.78 = 170,073.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,553.38/1,053,832.78 = 170,073.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,553.38x = 1,053,832.78 × 170,073.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,553.38x = 179,229,092,539.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,229,092,539.30/702,553.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,111.00

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